Boonville, California
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Boonvile is a Census Designated Place in Mendocino County, California, It had a population of 1,035 at the 2010 census.
Boonville was founded by John Burgots in 1862. The place was originally called The Corners. Burgots built a hotel, and in 1864 Alonzo Kendall built another hotel. The town became known as Kendall's City. W.W. Boone bought a store in town and gave the place its current name. The first post office opened in 1875. Despite its small population, it has a minor reputation among political leftists in the USA for countercultural ideals, including promotion of organic food.
Boonville was founded by John Burgots in 1862. The place was originally called The Corners. Burgots built a hotel, and in 1864 Alonzo Kendall built another hotel. The town became known as Kendall's City. W.W. Boone bought a store in town and gave the place its current name. The first post office opened in 1875. Despite its small population, it has a minor reputation among political leftists in the USA for countercultural ideals, including promotion of organic food.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boonville,_California
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Coordinates: 39°0'23"N 123°21'55"W
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